pwyskowski
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I swear that I spent more on fixing it than what I spent on buying it and I bought it brand new. I will never buy another GM vehicle again.
My 2012 Sonic has been nothing but a money pit
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SouthFLSonic
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Had a 2012 1.8 5spd and drove it about 140k miles in 3 years no issues whatsoever and only replaced brakes and tires. What issues did you have with yours?
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JTee2017
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I swear that I spent more on fixing it than what I spent on buying it and I bought it brand new. I will never buy another GM vehicle again.
So why register and come here just to complain?
Most here have gotten good life out of their Sonic and come here to share mods, help for normal repairs and more positive helpful info.
That said, if you bought yours used and it was abused or not well maintained. . . well.
red_devil3187
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I've replaced the brakes once, but when I did, I went with performance pads and rotors and no problems since. So far I've done the water outlet twice, thermostat housing and valve cover with new gasket.
Personally, as a former dealership tech, I honestly believe these plastic components are crap. I've looked all over trying to find a more metal upgrade and nothing. Next problem I'm tackling is this loud ass knock in my front suspension.
Personally, as a former dealership tech, I honestly believe these plastic components are crap. I've looked all over trying to find a more metal upgrade and nothing. Next problem I'm tackling is this loud ass knock in my front suspension.
JTee2017
Well-known member
Very much agree... . . even though the plastic parts are supposed to be thermoplastic, they don't hold up. That, along with the high coolant temperatures that the engine is allowed to run with. . spell early aging of those plastic parts. There are some thermostat and radiator fan mods that can be done to let the engine run 20F or more cooler.
On the other hand, at least we have the forum here and the Cruze forum that covers a lot of these things.
Most of these "wear-age-repair" parts are low cost and even DIY repairable, unlike some of the comparable foreign brands.
We bought a Sonic knowing these things and liked the 1.8L MPFI we have as more old school, no CVT, real 5 lug wheels, pretty solid chassis and roomy.
Many get +130,000 miles on a Sonic with minimal repairs.
On the other hand, at least we have the forum here and the Cruze forum that covers a lot of these things.
Most of these "wear-age-repair" parts are low cost and even DIY repairable, unlike some of the comparable foreign brands.
We bought a Sonic knowing these things and liked the 1.8L MPFI we have as more old school, no CVT, real 5 lug wheels, pretty solid chassis and roomy.
Many get +130,000 miles on a Sonic with minimal repairs.